Innovative learning practice

What does it mean to be an educator in Aotearoa in the 21st century? Within this simple question is a deeper study of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and early Māori innovation, innovative pedagogical strategies, contexts, and the technologies involved in transforming teaching and learning practice to achieve equitable outcomes for all.

This 10 week online programme will support participants to become informed educators empowered to enact innovative philosophies into their everyday teaching practices.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this online programme, you will be able to:

demonstrate understanding of early Māori innovation and make connections to inspire Māori learners to be active innovators today
use innovative technologies to transform student learning; achieving equitable outcomes for all
critique innovative, future-focused practice informed by sound research
lead creatively and courageously, inspiring your education community to foster innovative practices that are responsive to learner strengths and needs.

Who is this for?

This online programme is for all educators seeking to understand and apply innovative approaches to teaching and learning in their context.

Programme format, modules and webinars

This 10 week online programme is divided into weekly modules:

Introduction to innovative learning practice
Learner centric
Introduction to the three C's (creative, courageous and critical)
Environment scan: the Ten Trends
Equity and Māori learners
Learning environments, pedagogy and practices
Technology digital agency, pedagogy and practices
Leading CCC (creative, courageous and critical) pedagogies and practices: stories of impact
Stories of impact
Innovative impact inquiry presentations

The modules will each be supported by weekly 90 minute webinars held in late afternoons: